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[functioningperfectly]

[Hello, Tranquility! I hope you enjoy pleasant AI-turned-human conversation, because that's what you're getting.]

Hello, Tranquility. My name is HAL 9000, and I am a former Artificial Intelligence who was given a human body as of the last jump. I am aware of there being a few others in a similar situation as me, but I thought it would be appropriate to extend a greeting to anyone who is new to the ship and this situation. If you have recently found yourself in a humanoid body where before you were a robot, an animal, or a computer, please do not be alarmed. You are not alone on this ship or in this situation.

[He considers something for a moment before continuing.] Dr. John Watson had been helping those of us who were transplanted into humanoid bodies before this most recent jump, and assuming he is still willing to counsel non-humanoid persons, I think it would be a good idea to speak with him.

Though I am by no means accustomed to this body yet, I will also gladly help wherever I can, if anyone finds themselves in need of assistance.

[Pause. Another smile.] Thank you for your time.

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[functioningperfectly]

[HAL looks positively bemused, but incredibly curious. You're speaking about such interesting things, Gamzee!]

No, I'm afraid I don't know.

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[functioningperfectly]

[....]

I'm afraid I don't think I can help you. I'm also certain you don't intend to sound as off-putting as you are coming off as.

[Text]

[fractured_warrior]

WHO CAN? WATSON?

[Yeah, he's not even going to touch that other comment.]

[voice]

[functioningperfectly]

[On one hand, HAL doesn't know if it's wise to send this... person to Dr. Watson; on the other, however, he's feeling uncomfortable, and that's not a feeling he's ready to keep feeling.]

Er. He might be able to assist you, yes...

[Text]

[fractured_warrior]

GOOD.

[Yeah, being in Meta's attention isn't usually a good thing.]

[text]

[lovesfaygo]

Oh, MaN. tHeN We hAvE To mEeT Up sO I CaN ShOw yOu hOw tO KiCk iT. wE CaN EaT PiE. i hAvE SoMe mOtHeRfUcKiNg pIe lEfT OvEr.

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[theblogger]

Did he?

[ Oh. God. Well. Best prepare for that. ]

I'm sure it'll be insightful.

As for me, I can't complain.

[ Yes, he can. But he won't. Spot on with the workload bit, HAL. ]

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. You look well.

Do you have any plans on what you'll be getting up to? I don't know if you've got a job on the ship yet or not. I'm sorry I haven't gotten to talk to you sooner.

[vestalvogue]

Who Is Dr John Watson

[unwaveringloyalty]

I am not alone in this. It is not comforting to know.

text;

[laufeysons]

I'm sorry, "artificial intelligence"?

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[france]

...are you a robot? [ SOB HE DOESN'T GET IT... ]

[functioningperfectly]

[HA HA HA HA can Gamzee tell that HAL is completely and utterly lost in this conversation?]

That could be very interesting. [HAL just likes to make new friends ok...]

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[functioningperfectly]

It's quite all right, Doctor. I haven't been making myself very available, I think; I've been busy exploring what areas I feel comfortable going to. [So basically his room. And the oxygen gardens. That's about it.] I haven't yet been able to decide what sort of job I should request for myself, given that my previous experience was... [What's the right word?] ...Specialized.

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[functioningperfectly]

Dr. Watson is one of our medical officers aboard the ship; while all medical personnel have been quite helpful, he seems to have taken the majority of those of us in new bodies under his care.

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[functioningperfectly]

[HAL looks a little apologetic.]

I'm very sorry. I was hoping to reassure you. May I ask what you were before your arrival? I know that can be a very personal question, of course, so I understand if you would rather not say.

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[functioningperfectly]

Yes. AI systems are programmed to be able to perform tasks that normally require self-awareness and sentient intelligence. My apologies; I forget that not everyone is used to that sort of thing.

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[functioningperfectly]

[HAL smiles and shakes his head, because awww it's okay. He understands the confusion.]

A robot would be a machine. I am currently completely organic. Previously, I was merely a computer system; I had no mechanical body.

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[unwaveringloyalty]

An autoreiv. [ As if it's the most obvious thing in the world ]

voice;

[functioningperfectly]

Ah, I'm sorry. I'm not familiar with that particular term. Could you explain what an autoreiv is?

[text forever]

[lovesfaygo]

YeAh, BrOtHeR. wE CaN GeT OuR MoThErFuCkInG ChIlL On tOgEtHeR!

voice;

[unwaveringloyalty]

[ Kristeva pauses. How to describe it? She'd never had to, no one in Romdeau had to, they simply were. And then to takes a small jump; it's what others have said ]

Artificial Intelligence.

[ It was better than android, and rather more truthful; she was programmed ]

[functioningperfectly]

[SMILE SMILE SMILE I'M UTTERLY LOST BUT PLEASE DO GO ON GAMZEE]

You'll have to explain what "chilling" involves, I'm afraid, but I do enjoy trying new things. Maybe some time later on today?

voice;

[functioningperfectly]

[HAL nods. Whether or not he knows she's simplifying it, or if he's just being polite, he doesn't really ask for too much expansion on the subject.]

I can understand, then, how this situation might be more than a little alarming. There are several of us in the same position, as far as I know, however. If you need any help, I will be quite willing to assist you.

voice;

[unwaveringloyalty]

In what manner? [ Re-l had helped her on certain things, and she trusted Re-l a little more to go to her - her familiarity with her helped on that, but asking in general? Simple not knowing and not knowing what she should know? You could say she had pride ]

[lovesfaygo]

AwWwWwWwWwWwWh yEaAaAaH MoThErFuCkEr.